Why do so many people want their homes to feel like hotels? D’Ora Tokai explores what exceptional hospitality actually gives us — from psychological reset and effortless service to comfort, and what a home can offer that a hotel never can: belonging.

Modern life has changed faster than our homes. This essay explores why the role of residential design extends far beyond aesthetics, and how a home can become one of the few places that restores what everyday life steadily consumes.